Drafting Technologist

Drafting Technologist 


Job Description:

Trout River Industries is looking for a Drafting Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will primarily assist in the preparation of production drawings and schematics using the Solidworks CAD system. 


Duties will include but not be limited to: 

  • Generating production drawings using CAD software (Solidworks)
  • Updating existing drawings to incorporate changes
  • Preparing product spec sheets for the sales department
  • Preparing schematics for electrical, air and hydraulic systems on highway trailers
  • Completing documentation packages and producing drawing sets
  • Checking and verifying drawings conform to specifications and design data
  • Preparing manufacturing specifications
  • Working with production floor to ensure accuracy and usability of drawings
  • Maintaining drawings using established method for drawing numbering and revision tracking


Employment requirements:

  • Highly motivated and self-managed
  • Good problem-solving skills with a creative approach for new ideas
  • Dynamic, forward thinking, resourceful and practical
  • Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks while demonstrating excellent attention to details, meeting deadlines, and producing high-level results
  • Ability to think and conceptualize in three dimensions
  • Ability to work as part of a team or individually
  • Clear and precise communication skills
  • Completion of a two-year college program in drafting or a related field or

Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or 

Four to five years of related experience plus completion of college or industry courses in drafting or a related field

About our company: 

We are proud to be a leading Canadian manufacturer of live bottom trailers with our Live Bottom, Hycube, and Truck Mounted Live Bottom Box. Trout River Industries, located on beautiful Prince Edward Island since 1999, has reached out across the world to deliver high-quality innovative products and solutions in the USA, the Middle East, Japan, and Australia. If you want to know where we are going next, join our team and find out. 


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour


What we offer: 

  • Group benefits package including health, dental and vision
  • Group RRSP plan
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Strong team environment


To Apply: 

Please drop off your resume in person at 32 Trout River Rd. Coleman, PE between 8 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday or email to jobs@troutriverindustries.ca.


We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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